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What Happened on May 5, 1892

Famous Deaths

  • August Wilhelm von Hofmann, German chemist (b. 1818)
  • Jan Nepomuk Škroup, Czech composer, dies at 80
Died in 1892 1892 Highlights

About May 5, 1892

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus